Upcoming Events
UnConHR Conference
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September 28-29
Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown The Hospitality Conference catered specifically to you. You’ve attended all the traditional HR conferences—the ones with the cookie-cutter content and boring industry buzzwords that don’t translate to your workflow. This is not that. This is a conference for owners, supervisors, managers and HR staff, focused solely on the restaurant and hospitality industries. Tickets: $125 |
Making It In Michigan: Building Your Epicurean Career Symposium
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Monday, October 10
Henry Ford College ProStart students will have the opportunity to learn about the Henry Ford College - Culinary Department and tour the facilities. Dinner will be provided to all attendees. Tuesday, October 11 Little Caesars Arena ProStart students will rotate through culinary skills, career presentations and tours of Little Caesars Arena. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.
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GoingPRO Talent Fund Application Process Overview
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Wednesday, October 12
Free Webinar More than $55 million will be available to Michigan employers for the Fiscal Year 2023! Join the webinar presented by MichiganWorks! on how you can take advantage of these funds. What is the Going PRO Talent Fund? The Going PRO Talent Fund awards funds to employers for training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training funded by the Talent Fund must be short-term and fill a demonstrated talent need experienced by the employer. Training must lead to a credential for a transferable skill recognized by the industry. |
Stars of the Industry Awards
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Wednesday, November 9
6:30 p.m. Saint John's Resort, Plymouth The annual MRLA Stars of the Industry Awards recognizes outstanding members of all roles within Michigan's hospitality industry who have demonstrated professionalism and creativity while going above and beyond their role to contribute to the positive image of the industry. Tickets:
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Michigan Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference
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Wednesday, November 16
10:00 a.m. JW Marriott Grand Rapids The Michigan Women in Hospitality Leadership (WIHL) initiative was launched with a mission to build community through education, mentorship and social responsibility with women in Michigan's hospitality industry. Join us in Grand Rapids for an impactful day of learning, recognition, community, and support with your hospitality industry peers who have been blazing a trail and those who are looking to create their own path. We WIHL network, strategize, and share our knowledge to help our industry - and our women - continue to grow in leadership. Tickets
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Tee Up Your Career: Exploring Hospitality at Golf Courses
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Wednesday, November 30
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Mount Pleasant The MRLAEF has teamed up with the Michigan Golf Course Association to bring to you information about the vast hospitality careers at golf courses. Meet with ProStart Alumni, Chef Austin and learn about what it takes to become an executive chef of a country club and explore all the other food and beverage positions. Students will also learn about the event coordinators, wedding planners, golf outings for charities, sales roles and all other great opportunities. We will also discuss apprenticeship opportunities available. Students will meet with the leadership of golf courses across the state as they attend their state wide conference and plan their 2023 seasons. |
Holiday Dinner PAC Fundraiser
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Monday, December 5
6:00 p.m. Meadow Brook Hall Join MRLA and your industry colleagues for a holiday celebration at the historical Meadow Brook Hall! Enjoy the lavishly decorated Meadow Brook Hall, entertainment, holiday surprises and more. MRLA’s annual holiday dinner is the perfect opportunity to bring your family, friends, coworkers, and employees as a holiday thank you! By supporting the MRLA PAC by attending events, MRLA is able to continue to support you, your business, and your team by maintaining our VOICE at the Capitol. |
Michigan Statewide ProStart Student Competition
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March 5 & 6, 2023
Blue Water Convention Center Port Huron The Statewide Michigan ProStart Competition brings together ProStart students and schools from across the state for two days of showcasing their talents in the hospitality industry! Competition categories include:
First Place winners of the Culinary and Management competitions secure their spot at the National ProStart Invitational in Washington D.C.! Hospitality industry professionals are needed as both judges and volunteers to help guide the next generation of hospitality. |
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ServSafe ClassesServSafe Classes are now available for registration! Due to limited class sizes and social distancing mandates, spots fill up quickly, so register yourself and your staff today!
Member Pricing: $125 per person Non-Member Pricing: $195 per person* *New Members also receive $100 off your first ServSafe purchase |
